That's what the tech said when we brought Nate in to have his first shots today. Then he asked how old he was-- he thought he was much older since he was so big. We told him that Nate just turned 2 months, he was just our grand champion baby!
Nate did really well. Nate cried just as they gave him the shots and then it was over. He only had to get two shots and the rotavirus vaccine (an oral vaccine). He will get fewer shots than the other boys since they have some combined shots. Plus there is a different schedule for a few shots (Nate will get 3 shots to Zack and Sammy's 4 shots to complete a series.)
Also Mom and Dad got shots too. Whooping cough is going around here so we got our Tetanus booster to boost our immunity. The Pediatrician told us that children around here are getting whooping cough because the adults are not completely immunized and are giving it to the kids- babies are very susceptible. And the boys got to watch Nate and their parents get shots. And it was not traumatic even for Baby Nate. Hopefully they will remember this so when it's their turn it won't be such an ordeal. Plus they realize that it's not just they that have to get shots, adults have to get shots too!
Sammy was very concerned for all of us before we got our shots. He rubbed my leg and stood right next to me before I got my shot. "Mommy, you okay?" I love his concern and his thoughtfulness.
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